Maruti has unveiled the third-generation Dzire which will be launched in India on May 16. The current generation of the Maruti Suzuki Dzire has been around since 2011-12 and is long overdue for an update.

The 2017 Dzire is built on the new HEARTECT platform which is lighter and at the same time stronger. It helps reduce the weight of the car without compromising on the ride and handling, which the Dzire is known for.

The new DZire will have a roomier cabin than before, with an improvement of 20mm in the front shoulder room and 30mm in the rear. The new Dzire will also comply with the upcoming crash tests and will get safety features like dual front airbags and ABS as standard.

The Dzire will be available in four grades at launch - L, V, Z and Z+. It will come with six exterior colours options - Oxford Blue, Sherwood Brown, Gallant Red, Magma Gray, Silky Silver and Arctic White.

Maruti Suzuki DZire will compete against the likes of Tata Tigor, Ford Aspire, Honda Amaze, Volkswagen Ameo and Hyundai Xcent.